Kia’s Niro is the smallest SUV in its lineup, but boasts one of the biggest values in its segment! This impressively practical and feature-packed hybrid compact crossover is perfect for getting around town with its incredible fuel economy and deft handling. Keep reading to learn more about the 2022 Kia Niro!Basics About the 2022 Kia Niro
Engine and Performance
Aiding that efficiency are four selectable levels of regenerative braking, which recoups the energy used to stop the vehicle and sends it back to the lithium-ion drive battery. Besides its great gas mileage, the Niro provides its owners with a fun and responsive driving experience. Steering feels direct and the suspension features MacPherson struts and a multi-link setup for improved cornering.
Interior and Creature Comforts
The Niro’s passenger cabin is stylish, modern, and practical with a lengthy list of standard equipment. Among those standard features are a tilting and telescoping steering column, dual-zone automatic climate control, and remote keyless entry. The climate control system includes a “driver only” mode that focusing all cooling and heating towards the driver’s side of the vehicle. Plush cloth or SynTex upholstery is available in addition to genuine leather.
When the weather gets uncomfortably hot or cold, the available ventilated and heated front seats will keep occupants happy. Despite the Niro’s small size, there’s generous passenger space with a volume of up to 100.9 cubic feet. When the 60/40 split-folding rear seats are down, there’s up to 54.5 cubic feet of cargo space available.
Infotainment System
The Niro’s infotainment system comes with either an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen display that can also be controlled through easily accessible buttons and knobs. All models come with smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth hands-free connectivity. The available navigation system is capable of estimating battery and fuel usage for a particular route and saves up energy for climbing steep inclines along the way.
Owners who choose to subscribe to Kia Connect services can use the app to remotely start or locate the car. The app can also be used to connect with your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa at home. Points of interest you find on your phone can be sent to the car’s navigation system, where it will provide turn-by-turn directions for getting you there.
Driver Assistance
Most trims come with a wealth of advanced driver assist technology. Forward collision monitoring features pedestrian detection and will supply maximum braking to avoid or reduce the severity of an imminent collision. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert can help make changing lanes and backing out of a parking spot in a busy lot much safer.
Intelligent adaptive cruise control is available and can safely follow another vehicle while appropriately responding to speed limit signs and curves in the road.
For such an affordable hybrid, Kia’s Niro offers a terrific combination of performance, amenities, and technology. Contact Koons Kia of Owings Mills today and schedule your test drive!
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